A huge thank you to all our fantastic Buildings at Risk volunteers who have been helping us tackle the ‘cold spots’ in South Derbyshire this spring. Thanks to your continued efforts, we’re confident these areas will soon be complete. We’re also delighted to share that our Erewash survey, launched in January, has been progressing at an incredible pace. The enthusiasm and dedication shown by volunteers has been outstanding, and we’re now down to just eight Grade II listed buildings left to...

Join us for a fascinating guided visit to Spital Cemetery — one of Derbyshire’s oldest Victorian garden cemeteries, filled with local stories and hidden histories During the visit you’ll discover: The history and layout of the cemetery Stories of notable local residents The Victorian approach to burial and memorial design Whether you’re interested in local history, genealogy, or simply enjoy exploring historic places, this guided visit offers a wonderful opportunity to experience an important...

Our Buildings at Risk (B@R) project continues to go from strength to strength and it’s all thanks to our fantastic volunteers. So far, 100% of Grade II listed buildings and monuments in Amber Valley and Derby City have now been surveyed using the digital B@R app, developed by the West Midlands Historic Buildings Trust with support from Historic England. Along the way, volunteers have helped identify almost 100 previously unknown ‘at risk’ buildings, allowing us to work with local authority...